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Small airport

Ferndale Airfield

ICAO 53U🇺🇸 Bigfork
Coordinates
48.0610°N, 114.0014°W
Elevation
3,060 ft (933 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MT
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
12.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:26
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
20:15
Civil dusk
20:47

About 13h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Ferndale Airfield

Ferndale Airfield is a public use airport in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It is owned by the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority and located three nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the central business district of Bigfork, Montana.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,500 ft / 1,067 m95 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ferndale Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ferndale Airfield located?

Ferndale Airfield is small airport located in Bigfork, United States, at an elevation of 3,060 ft (933 m).

How many runways does Ferndale Airfield have?

Ferndale Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.

What time zone is Ferndale Airfield in?

Ferndale Airfield is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ferndale Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ferndale Airfield is approximately 12.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ferndale Airfield?

The nearest airport to Ferndale Airfield is Masonry Field (93MT), about 4.3 nm to the nw, followed by Taylor Homestead Airport and Abel Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ferndale Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.